http://gcn.com/articles/2011/12/05/mobile-security-android-iphone-mcafee.aspx By William Jackson GCN.com Dec 05, 2011 Evolving mobile computing platforms offer a target-rich environment to hackers and have not fully benefitted from 20 years of experience in securing desktop and laptop computers, according to a recent study by McAfee Labs. “Mobile devices are not going to be less susceptible to security problems,” concludes the report, Securing Mobile Devices. Even with improved security, the devices are likely to remain attractive targets. “The overall threat of malware might decline, but the damage to mobile devices is likely to be high because smart phones are always connected, they always carry some personal data, and they are even equipped with small cameras, microphones and positioning devices.” The problems don’t stem from inherent insecurity of the devices or operating systems, said Igor Muttik, the report’s author. Most mobile operating systems are built on Unix and Linux and are reasonably secure. “We shouldn’t be taking about the security of the device itself,” Muttik said. “What matters is the security of the entire environment in which the device is operating.” [...] _____________________________________________________ Subscribe to InfoSec News - www.infosecnews.org http://www.infosecnews.org/mailman/listinfo/isnReceived on Wed Dec 07 2011 - 01:11:08 PST
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